Marius the Epicurean (Vol. 1&2)

Walter Horatio Pater (1839 – 1894) is a British non-fiction and fiction writer, literary critic, and essayist. He is most known for his works on the art and literature of the Renaissance and his explorations of philosophy. Yet, he was most praised for his writing style and is renowned as one of the most excellent stylists in history. Many prominent writers, like H.L. Menken, Arthur Conan Doyle, Billy Collins, Somerset Maugham, Oscar Wilde, mention Pater in their works.